Recruitment Officer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is in the process of growing their HR division and have a need to place the following:

Recruitment Officer:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Organise and schedule interviews, ensuring all stakeholders—including candidates, hiring managers, and interview panels—are informed and well-prepared.
• Follow up with candidates to confirm interview attendance and provide any necessary instructions or details.
• Manage ongoing communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process to deliver a positive candidate experience.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, job specifications, and team culture.
• Create and post job advertisements across relevant job boards, recruitment platforms, and social media channels.
• Proactively source candidates through various channels such as LinkedIn, job portals, recruitment agencies, and networking events.
• Maintain and regularly update the applicant tracking system and recruitment databases with accurate candidate information, interview notes, recruitment progress, and hiring manager feedback
• Organise and manage candidate profiles, ensuring all details are current and easily accessible
• Conduct reference checks and background verifications, and prepare employment offers in line with company policies.
• Assist in developing and maintaining employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Stay informed on industry trends and recruitment best practices to continuously improve hiring processes.
• Generate recruitment reports and analytics for management review, providing insights into key metrics such as time-to-hire, candidate pipeline, and cost-per-hire.
• Use recruitment data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.
• Support onboarding activities by coordinating orientation schedules, preparing onboarding materials, and ensuring timely completion of all necessary documentation.
• Act as a point of contact for new hires during onboarding to ensure a smooth and seamless transition into the organisation

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably within a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and labour laws.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and recruitment software or applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive candidate and company information

Suitable applications to be emailed to

note:  This role is based in Pietermaritzburg